HR and people management aspects in mergers and acquisitions
Online CPD course delivered by Tolley
Friday 5th July 2024,
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
People are often an organisation’s most important asset, yet some of the major reasons why mergers and acquisitions (M&A) fail are because of employee-related outcomes.
In our sixth accredited CPD course of 2024 delivered by leading training provider Tolley, we will focus on the obligations of TUPE (Transfer of Undertaking Protection of Employment) and the redundancy process, should it be necessary, as a result of a merger or acquisition.
We will also look at the essential people management elements including managing communications, dealing with cultural change, introducing different management styles and, importantly, how to avoid and mitigate the loss of important talent.
We are delighted to welcome back Toni Trevett. Her session will be introduced by Adrian Howells, a managing director in Quantuma’s Corporate Finance team.
A deals specialist, Adrian has recently published an article on business sales and he will provide a brief update on the state of the market including the impact high interest rates and economic uncertainty are having on M&A activity, and why now might be a good time for your clients to think about the future of their business.
In summary, this three-hour session will focus on:
- Key reasons why some mergers and acquisitions fail
- The legal aspects, in relation to employees, due to a change in ownership – TUPE and redundancy
- People management and how to avoid losing key staff
The webinar is suitable for all professional advisers with clients looking to grow and business managers who need to have an awareness of the impact of mergers and acquisitions on staff.
The event will take place virtually on Zoom. All our courses are free to attend and delegates qualify for three hours of structured CPD if attending this live session being delivered by Tolley on our behalf.
Our trainer Toni Trevett, CIPD, is a qualified and vastly experienced HR practitioner, mediator, consultant, trainer and coach specialising in employment law and employee relations. She sits part-time to hear cases for the Employment Tribunal judiciary, giving her an expert view in conducting investigations, grievances, disciplinary hearings and appeals.
Toni has held specialist roles in large and small companies, is a workplace coach and is regularly recommended for investigation and mediation work by leading solicitors and barristers.
